I paint because I find peace and joy in the act of painting. For me, time spent painting is time to think and reflect, and escape from the daily grind that is inherent in everyday life. It is a time to pick a spot, escape into the beauty of nature, structure, and time. Painting is a time to observe, not just with my eyes, but a time to use all my senses to paint - to paint what I see, hear, smell and feel.